Man Charged With Posing As A Cop, Robbing Victims
James Blackman, 46, has been charged with three counts of armed robbery, one count of aggravated robbery, five counts of impersonating a police officer, and one count of aggravated kidnapping.
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James Blackman, 46, has been charged with three counts of armed robbery, one count of aggravated robbery, five counts of impersonating a police officer, and one count of aggravated kidnapping.
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The robbery happened about 7:30 p.m., as the off-duty officer sat in his own car near 91st and King Drive, police said.
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